Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
The Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest in northern Georgia comprises two United States National Forests, the Oconee National Forest in eastern Georgia and the Chattahoochee National Forest located in the North Georgia Mountains. The Chattahoochee National Forest is composed of an eastern and western forest. The western forest contains Johns Mountain, Little Sand Mountain, and Taylor Ridge (Georgia). The combined total area of the Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest is 867,265 acres (3,510 km2), of which the Chattahoochee National Forest comprises 751,069 acres (3,039 km2) and the Oconee National Forest comprises 116,196 acres (470 km2). The county with the largest portion of the eastern forest is Rabun County, Georgia, which has 148,684 acres (601.7 km2) within its boundaries.
| Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest | |
|---|---|
Spring in the Chattahoochee National Forest | |
| Location | Georgia, United States |
| Nearest city | Ellijay, GA Summerville, GA |
| Coordinates | 34°45′49″N 84°06′56″W |
| Area | 867,265 acres (3,509.70 km2) |
| Max. elevation | Brasstown Bald: 4,784 ft. (1,458 m) 34.8744, -83.8111 |
| Established | July 9, 1936 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest |